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Twelve people in the US, Italy and Belgium who had genetic defects that left them totally or almost sightless have had their vision partially restored by the injection of genetically engineered viruses, according to The Lancet. One child saw his father's face for the first time after the treatment.

'Terror' trio arrested

Three men are being held on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism after a raid in Blackwood, Gwent. The two 24-year-olds and a 41-year-old were first arrested over drug offences. The inquiry is not linked to international terrorism.

Levene funds tracked

Nicholas Levene, the bankrupt City financier who disappeared owing clients at least £200m, has stashed some of his clients' money in dozens of bank accounts across the world. Investigators have found accounts in six countries and a number of tax havens, but believe he has a "pot of gold"